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NYC Earthquake: Mayor Eric Adams addresses New York

Mayor Eric Adams speech: New York City earthquake

Watch: Mayor Eric Adams speech addresses residents after New York earthquake

Local officials are still in the process of accessing the fallout but there are no known casualties and no major damage to infrastructure. Mayor Eric Adams has given a speech, updating the public on the fall-out from the incident. The earthquake struck the city, just West of Manhattan, at around 10:20am on Friday morning. 

Here's what Mayor Adams had to say...

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Full transcript of Mayor Adams’ briefing with officials on New York earthquake

The Mayor of New York spoke, along with senior administration officials in the wake of the 4.7 magnitude earthquake that hit the city on Friday morning. Full transcript of the briefing.

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Where are earthquakes most likely to hit in the US? New map shows most probable locations

Earthquakes are relatively rare in New York, as is the case for much of the Eastern Coast. A large proportion of the major earthquakes that strike the United States are found on the opposite coast, where a number of extremely significant seismic incidents have taken place. 

The San Adreas Fault is often cited as the cause of these earthquakes, but is that really the case?

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Where did the New York earthquake strike?

Investigators are still conducting enquiries in the aftermath of today's earthquake, but initial research suggests that the tremors may have been the result of seismic activity along the Ramapo Fault Line. 

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What should I do during an earthquake and what emergency supplies do I need?

In a speech to New Yorkers just minutes ago, Mayor Eric Adams has confirmed that there are no known casualties and no major damage to infrastructure as a result of the earthquake. However the incident will have sparked a moment of concern in households across the area and may have left some pondering their emergency preparedness

Here's how you can ensure that you are ready if a biggest earthquakes strikes in future...

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Earthquake Notification Service: how do alerts work to find out if there are aftershocks of the earthquake in New York?

If you're listening along to the press conference on the New York City Earthquake you will be aware of the potential danger of aftershocks. Officials have emphasised that any further tremors are unlikely to be significant, but have urged caution. 

If the situation worsens, you may well receive an emergency alert on your phone. Here's what to look out for...

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Watch: New York earthquake rocks United Nations

There's been plenty of ground-shaking action in the United Nations over the years, but this may be the first time that the UN Security Council has been physically shaken. The council was hearing briefings on the situation in Gaza this morning when the earthquake struck. 

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Mayor Eric Adams urges calm after NYC earthquake

"New Yorkers should go about their normal day."

"The safest place for out students, we believe, remains in school."

"I encourage New Yorkers to check on their loved ones to see that they are fine. Not only for the infrastructure situation, but because this is can be extremely traumatic."

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New York earthquake: what’s the biggest earthquake to hit NYC?

Today's 4.8-magnitude earthquake was felt by residents across New York, a place with relatively few seismic incidents. A speech in the United Nations was disrupted by Friday's earthquake. 

But today's tremor was not the largest to hit NYC. We take a look at the currently record-holder, an earthquake that struck 80 years ago...

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What has Mayor Eric Adams said about the earthquake?

We should see Mayor Eric Adams begin his address in the coming minutes, but here's what his official social media account shared 15 minutes ago. The NYC Mayor suggests that there was no major damage caused by the 4.8-magnitude quake.

However he has also advised resident to be wary of tremors, adding: "In case of aftershocks: get down on the floor, cover your head and neck, and take additional cover under a solid piece of furniture, next to an interior wall, or in a doorway."

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How big was the earthquake in New York and where is the epicenter?

Just catching up on the news? Wondering why Mayor Eric Adams is giving an impromptu press conference on a Friday?

Here's everything we know so far about the 4.8-magnitude earthquake that struck New York City earlier this morning...

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New York Mayor Eric Adams has scheduled a speech to address the earthquake and the emergency fall-out from the incident. Within the last few minutes New York City residents have received another warning alert, advising them that more tremors are expected. 

Let's see was Mayor Adams has to say...

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What happens with my flight? Delays, diversions and plane arrivals after the New York earthquake

Wondering what's happened to air travel after the earthquake? The Federation Aviation Administration has acted swiftly to put a halt on all flights leaving the Tri-state area, with some flights expected to land in New York likely to be diverted elsewhere as a precaution. 

Here's what we know so far...

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Breaking: An earthquake measuring 4.8 on the Richter scale hit New York City on Friday morning. 

The quake was felt by residents at around 10:20am and reportedly lasted for around 20 seconds. Preliminary investigations are still on-going but it is not thought that any major damage has been caused as a direct result. 

However the fall-out from the earthquake will like affect those in New York for days to come. The Federal Aviation Administration has grounded all flights in the Tri-state area as a precaution. 

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